For the average Texan, a divorce can finalize a long and grueling period of discontent. It can also signal the beginning of a long and challenging road ahead. While these sentiments are often true among the divorces of celebrities, the lives they live as a whole often...
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What you need to know about Texas community property laws
At Lisa E. McKnight, PC, in Texas, we know that splitting up the property you and your spouse have acquired during your marriage can be very difficult and very complex, especially if you are a high net worth couple. In addition, since Texas is a community property...
Plan for divorce by understanding your financial situation
From high profile divorces involving millions of dollars to low profile and low cost divorces, the rules in Texas law remain the same. Either the parties have to come to agreement on the equitable distribution of property, spousal support, child support and physical...
These jobs most likely to lead to divorce before 30
Texas couples know the strain that comes from work can make marriage more difficult. As MarketWatch notes, nearly 41 percent of first marriages end in divorce. Depending upon the career path a person chooses, there could be added stress, and a recent study shows...
Olympic skater surprised by divorce filing
Michelle Kwan skated into hearts across Texas as a two-time Olympian, but reports say that her divorce has turned as cold as ice. As the Providence Journal explains, Kwan, who had been living apart from husband Clay Pell since November, learned of her husband's...
What causes parental alienation syndrome?
Texan parents who get a divorce have a lot to consider when it comes to raising their child, as divorces on their own can be quite traumatic. While some may feel that alienating their child from the other parent is the best route to go, you can actually cause more...
Former Spice Girl’s divorce include domestic violence allegations
Fans of the show “America’s Got Talent” across Texas have likely already heard about the messy divorce of former Spice Girl and current talent judge, Mel B (nee Melanie Brown) to Stephen Belafonte. The Los Angeles Times reports that Brown filed for...
Social media prenups
Are you and your partner considering getting married in Texas? If so, have you talked about getting a prenuptial agreement? These marital contracts are rapidly gaining popularity among couples today so you would certainly not be alone in considering one. However,...
Johnny Depp & Amber Heard: Alleged domestic violence to divorce
A person does not have to live in Hollywood to hear about the spectacle the divorce proceedings between actors Amber Heard and Johnny Depp have become, and many in Texas have been following the story.USA Today reported that after filing for divorce in May 2016, Heard...
Handling your 401k after a divorce
Texas couples looking to divorce likely have several questions in mind. Some of them may revolve around finances, as untangling one person’s finances from another post-divorce can be tricky and complicated. For example, what happens to a 401k? Can it be...